Key facts
- The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 in a series decider.
- Kyle Schwarber hit his league-leading 24th home run.
- Alec Bohm hit a three-run homer, and Bryce Harper also homered for the Phillies.
- Jesús Luzardo pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run, and earned the win.
- Jhoan Duran recorded his 17th save in 18 opportunities for the Phillies.
- Max Scherzer reached 3,500 career strikeouts during the game.
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 7-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, winning the series.
Kyle Schwarber led the Phillies offense with his league-leading 24th home run, a two-run shot. Alec Bohm contributed a three-run homer, and Bryce Harper added a solo blast. Jesús Luzardo (5-4) was the winning pitcher, allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings with eight strikeouts. Jhoan Duran closed out the game for his 17th save in 18 opportunities.
Max Scherzer (1-4) took the loss for the Blue Jays, giving up five runs and five hits in 3 1/3 innings. He reached a career milestone of 3,500 strikeouts during the game but also allowed Bohm's and Harper's home runs. Brandon Valenzuela drove in the Blue Jays' only run with an RBI single in the sixth.
Phillies outfielder Adolis García exited in the seventh inning with a pulled shoulder muscle after making throws to home plate. The Phillies have now won seven of their last nine games.